Richmond Hill soccer teams split pair with Glynn Academy

The Richmond Hill girls soccer team, ranked eighth in the state, returned to its winning ways Friday in action against Region 2-AAAAA Glynn Academy, winning 2-0.

Senior Lauren Hall opened the scoring for the Wildcats early in the second half with a hard shot past the Red Terrors goalkeeper. Later in the half , senior Mackenzie Qua put the game on ice for Richmond Hill when her shot from the right side went into the goal for Richmond Hill's second score of the game.

Sarah Parker and Kristin Oddi shared the goal-tending duties for Richmond Hill, with each picking up six saves.

The game marked the seventh time in eight games this season the Richmond Hill team has held their opponents scoreless.

The girls played St. Vincent's Academy, the only team to defeat them this season Tuesday night at Richmond Hill and will travel to South Effingham High School on Friday. Game time is 5 p.m.

The girls' record for the season stands at 7-1-0, with a 2-1-0 mark in the Region 3-AAA.

In boys' action, the Wildcats fell to Glynn Academy 4-2. The loss put the boys' season record at 3-3-2, giving them a 1-2-0 mark in Region 3-AAA.

The boys entertained Benedictine at home Tuesday night and will travel to South Effingham Friday to face the Mustangs at 7 p.m.